In this current COVID-19 pandemic, getting out has become completely unsafe. Therefore, it has become more difficult to seek medical care in a hospital or doctor's chamber. However, even in this condition, other diseases besides corona have not stopped. To address this situation, different health apps come forward to provide doctor consultation services online based on digital technology so that everyone can get the necessary health care in a safe and easy way at home. Now, anyone from all over the country can take the advice of an experienced doctor from any part of the country at any convenient time for their health-related needs through the mobile app. Following are the top health apps for online doctor consultation services in Bangladesh.
Best Bangladeshi health apps in 2021
Tonic
Tonic is a top-notch healthcare information and service in Bangladesh from Grameenphone that offers its service via website and mobile app. Tonic service is available 24/7 and you can get the service through the app or by calling at 20000 from any number. Besides, you can also get the live video consultation service if required. Furthermore, you can even chat with the doctors via the Tonic mobile app. It is a kind of insurance service and comes with different packages starting from Tk. 50/month to Tk. 310/month. With the tonic service, you can get up to 50% discount at more than 250 hospitals in Bangladesh. The tonic mobile app is available for both Android and iOS devices.
Praava Health
Praava aims to provide an excellent patient experience online and offline. Further, they work as a one-stop solution for healthcare, doctors and quality diagnostics, and more. They offer doctors from almost all the medical fields. Which you can access through the website and apps from your android or iOS devices. Praava offers Bangladesh’s first Molecular Cancer Diagnostics laboratory. However, all the offerings are available for the members which start from around Tk. 3,300/ year. However, they have different plans for the video consultation service that starts from Tk. 1,600/ 3 months for 4 family members. Furthermore, Praava offers a corporate plan which can be cheaper depending on the deals.
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QuickMed
QuickMed came out as a telemedicine platform, which also provides service online through their fast website and mobile apps available on Android and iOS. QuickMed offers a variety of services such as online appointments, video consultations, electronic health records, and E-prescription. Apart from the doctor's booking, you can get priority in the nearest diagnostic center if you have their membership. QuickMed has a wide range of specialists including, Gynecology, Psychiatry, Skin & VD, Cardiology, Neurology, Urology, and Medicine. However, all the test details and prescription information is accessible by the patients online.
Doctor Dekhao
Doctor Dekhao offers health care in a single tap via their Android and iOS apps. The process is simple, you need to download the app on your phone and then create an account within few taps. After that, you can make an appointment from the list of doctors and specialists and get the consultation via video calling. Besides, if you need to consult a doctor urgently, you may apply for an instant appointment. As soon as you are done with the video consultancy, you will get the e-prescription right into your app. On top of that Doctor, Dekhao offers medicine reminders as well as store your medical reports. It comes with ten different packages starting from Tk. 100. Another best feature of Doctor Dekhao is having the service 24/7.
Shebaghar
Through the Shebaghar online doctor consultation app, you will get to access 316 doctors in different categories. You can book a doctor via the Shebaghar website or even from their Android and iOS apps. The doctor’s consultancy fees may vary according to the department and their experience. You will get to see the price on the list. The good thing about Shebaghar is that you will find a doctor for all kinds of diseases. However, the doctor complies with a permanent slot to attend to the patients via video call.
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Bdcare
Unlike other online consultation services, Bdcare offers its service via Android apps as well as via the website. Whether you want to access the doctor via website or apps, patient registration is required. However, the doctor’s consultation fee may vary in certain factors, but you will get access at a reasonable price which starts from Tk. 300. The online appointment at Bdcare will cost you less money than the physical appointment. Besides, the patients will have the opportunity to ask follow-up questions for free for two days after the consultancy. Bdcare also offers health checkups to its clients from Tk. 4,480 to Tk. 7,520. However, the price may vary depending on their offers and promotions.
TeleMedi
TeleMedi has a diverse service for their clients which includes online doctor consultation and doctors are available from different districts. Like all the online doctor consultancy services, TeliMedi also requires registering prior to taking the service. Besides, the service is available via iOS and Android devices. TeliMedi follows the three simple steps to provide the service. You will need to find a doctor then check the doctor’s profile to know if it fits with your problems. Next, make the payment and book a visit with your desired doctor Apart from the doctor booking service, TeleMedi also offers ambulance, pathological tests, and pharmacy services.
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MedicsBD
It is just another online doctor consultation service provider that connects you with a doctor from a different background. Currently, they are offering services via website only. However, MedicsBD will bring out the mobile apps soon. But their website is accessible through the phone’s briers. On top of this, they also provide service for the students and nurses.
Bottom Line
With the increasing accessibility of the internet and smartphones, doctors have become available at our fingertips. You may check any of these 8 websites and apps to get your desired doctor. However, you should also do some research on the doctors before setting up an appointment.